Badminton quiz : rules and game concepts

If I serve from the red box, which are the areas I would want my shuttlecock to land in a doubles game in order to score a point?

• All the grey areas

• Blue only

• Blue and Orange

• Blue and Yellow

Answer explanation

For the Doubles game, only the blue and orange areas are considered as "in" during the service. A point will be earned when the shuttlecock lands in either areas.

If I serve from the red box, which are the areas that I want my shuttlecock to land in order to score a point in a Singles game?

• Brown

• Blue

• Orange

• Yellow

Answer explanation

In a Singles game, blue and yellow areas are considered as "in". A point will be earned if the shuttlecock lands in either of these 2 areas during the service.

What are the playing areas after service in a Doubles game?

• Brown

• Yellow

• Blue

• Pink

Answer explanation

In a Doubles game, the full court areas are considered as "in" after the service.

Which area is considered as "out" in the service?

• Red

• Brown

• Light blue

• Grey

Answer explanation

Be it Singles or Doubles game, the grey area is considered "out" and also known as a short service.

In a Doubles game, where should I move to after placing a net shot?

• Blue

• Orange

• Red

• White

Answer explanation

After placing a net shot, it is recommended to stay near the net, to anticipate a possible return net shot from the opponent. If it happens, you will be able to deliver another return shot quicker from the position nearer to the net than the other 3 positions.

On another note, the opponent may just "lift" the shuttlecock for a high return instead, after noticing you are already anticipating a net return shot. This will facilitate your partner who is positioned behind you, to start the attacking shots such as smash and fast drop shot etc, that are generally effective in causing your opponent to fail to return the shot, hence earning a point.

In a Singles game, which is the recommended position to anticipate any shot from the opponent?

• Blue

• Orange or Red

• White

• Pink

Answer explanation

Generally when your opponent is likely to place the shot in any corners of the court, pink is the recommended position, as it is the most central position in the court.

In other scenarios, blue may be the recommended position, if a net return shot is anticipated.

With my reference to the position of my opponent (red figure), where should I place my return shot in order to have a higher chance of earning a point? [i.e. high chance that my opponent may not be able to return the shot]

• A

• B

• C or D

• E

Answer explanation

Generally, oppoent will find it harder to return a shot when it is played furthest from where the opponent is standing.

In order to have a higher chance to score a point, where should I place my return shot in this scenario?

• A

• B or E

• C

• D

Answer explanation

Generally, play for "open space", area which is furthest from the opponent.

It is a fault to hit the net with a racket or any part of the body during the game play. If this happens, a point will be awarded to the opponent.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• It depends

• Umpire's call

Answer explanation

During the gameplay, the net must not be affected by the racket or any part of the body. Only instance allowed is when the shuttlecock hits the net.